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Windows 7: New Folders always compressed .zip

I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate x64. Whenever I right click on the desktop to create a new folder, I am only ever given the option of creating a new compressed .zip folder. Is there a setting I can't find so I can turn this off. My Pictures folder is .zip as well which prevents any thumbnails being displayed on the picture's file icon.

New Folders always compressed .zip

Compressed zipped folders errorHave no idea why this started but here it is. When I tried to zip a group of files
by right click option this error appeared:
"compressed (zipped) folders error"
"unable to complete operation"
"access is denied"
I have full administrator's rights so can't understand why this is...

General Discussion

Using compressed air.I bought a can of compressed air to clean the keyboard of my laptop. When I used it, the air came out very cold. I'm sure that is not unusual since that's the way air conditioners work. However it made the keyboard very frosty and when it thawed out the keyboard was a little damp. It makes me...

General Discussion

Cant create compressed FoldersI have recently uninstalled 7-zip from my computer and now there is no option in the right click menu to create a zipped folder. i need this back as i have files to unzip but windows says there is no software to do this. please help??????
windows 7 x64
4GB Ram
Home Premium

General Discussion

Is there any program to disable Zip/Compressed folders?PLEASE DO NOT LINK ME TO THE MANUAL REGISTRY EDITING TUTORIAL FOR "How to Disable Windows Explorer Folder View of Zip Folders in Windows 7" THIS IS NOT WHAT I NEED/WANT.
Is there a program to disable this annoying feature yet? It makes file management irritating. I have tried and failed to...

Customization

Compressed AirI try to use compressed air to clean out my computer every month. I recently bought a different brand than I had been using. I read the label on it, probably something I had not done before. On the front it says "Dust and Lint Remover" rather than jus "Compressed Air". It also says that it can...

Chillout Room

Compressed (zipped) FoldersOk another annoying thing on Windows 7. I never saw this pop-up before.
http://i25.tinypic.com/2di26pe.png
Since this week this pop-up is appearing out of nowhere.
I don't even know what I have to do to show up. I'm simply navigating on the Windows Explorer. I don't use any options, just...